The last episode of WWE SmackDown was full of excitement and energy. The Royal Rumble is around the corner; the anticipation was high. All the developments and heated rivalries amount to added anticipation of the Royal Rumble. So here is a breakdown of the action and ups-and-downs experienced that night in our Key Takeaways from WWE SmackDown January 24, 2025.
Kevin Owens Clearing Bigger Prior to Royal Rumble
Kevin Owens was once again making headlines. He faced Jimmy Uso in the main event, winning the match with total dominance. Jimmy Uso had already been injured as he was attacked by Carmelo Hayes backstage some moments earlier. Owens made sure to take full advantage and boost himself up with momentum. This was a key match-up for shaping up the Royal Rumble event. Fans will be eagerly waiting on further developments of this story.
Cody Rhodes Reflects on His Career
An emotional segment opened the show courtesy of Cody Rhodes, expressing the story of his career and the vital role Austin held in it. Cody mentioned having faith in Shawn Michaels, who would be the one conducting the Royal Rumble contract signing with Kevin Owens. The night turned into a sentimental affair when Cody Rhodes went down the line.
Pretty Deadly vs Motor City Machine Guns (MCGC)
An electrifying tag-team match stole the show. Pretty Deadly against Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG). Try as they might, Pretty Deadly just couldn’t win. The MCMG took the victory in style. This victory was very important for the MCGC and their storyline.
Nick Aldis Coming to SmackDown
The Miz was given some surprising news. Nick Aldis seems to be making his way to SmackDown. This adds yet another layer to the Miz’s storyline. Fans can’t wait to see how this story plays out. This shows a dramatic and interesting story that can unfold beautifully.
Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton Festivities
Drama and action, courtesy of the Women’s Division. Champions Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton joined forces. They were celebrating their win emphatically but eventually they got interrupted. This led to an eventual six-woman tag match, which ended in an unexpected victory for Liv Morgan’s team. This underscores the ongoing hustle and bustle in the wrestling world.
LA Knight Attacked by The Bloodline
The Bloodline are on top yet again, as they viciously attacked LA Knight in a lingering assault. All of this transpired until Braun Strowman got involved. Strowman managed to chase off The Bloodline and save Knight from further assault. This brawl will be one to keep an eye on as the fans will be wanting more drama than ever.
Damien Priest Established Himself
Priest’s SmackDown debut had just been made. Hard-hitting battles with Carmelo Hayes ensued, with Priest winning, thus marking a permanent imprint on his first night. This will be an interesting storyline to follow for the fans.
Solo Sikoa Abandoned The Bloodline
An unexpected Sikoa was seen leaving The Bloodline. This act such as Sikoa’s leaving on this night only angered the fans for his earlier choice actions. Thus Sikoa decided against hanging on with his faction.This will be among some of the major storylines. This left fans with a feeling of anger, surprise and anticipation.
Tiffany Stratton Retains Her Title
Tiffany Stratton successfully defended the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley in a tough match. She exhibited all her skills to get the victory and keep her title as hers. The match was exemplary in technical display of skills.
What Will Happen on SmackDown?
SmackDown has been impressive so far. Truly a mix of great matches and unpredictable events.It starts heating up, as the Royal Rumble comes close. KO stands ready for the WWE title fight. The drama also intensifies with Solo Sikoa leaving The Bloodline. Exciting surprises await, with Damien Priest’s debut nonetheless.Fans will be more and more excited for the Royal Rumble due to the ongoing proceedings.
The Road to the Royal Rumble Continues
Thus, all the happenings that unfolded that night were Royal Rumble-like in nature. The rivalry tension levels increased. New alliances are being formed. More surprises should come as the countdown to the big one continues. It only added to the suspense the Royal Rumble night will have on the fans
